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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1968

Page

10

Nichols Archer Western Leaders At Western Open

Bobby Nichols and George Archer share the lead at 136 after two rounds of the Western Open at Olympia Fields. Miller Barber, Jack Nicklaus, Homero Blancas, Billy Maxwell, and Bob Stanton sit within three strokes, as 20 players remain within five. Nichols Archer discuss hot greens and club tweaks while Nicklaus notes his changeable putting.

Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Bobby Nichols George Archer Olympia Fields Miller Barber Homero Blancas Jack Nicklaus Billy Maxwell Bob Stanton Bert Yancey Kermit Zarley Nichols

Dukla to Meet Israel National Team at Yankee Stadium

New York AP reports Dukla of Czechoslovakia chosen to oppose the Israeli National team in an international exhibition at Yankee Stadium on Sunday Sept. 15. Dukla, 10 time Czechoslovak champion, last played in the U S three years ago finishing second in the International Soccer League Challenge Cup.

New York Dukla Czechoslovakia Yankee Stadium United States

Frederick County Little League Schedule Weekend Events

Saturday features Monroe College at Miracle Water at 6 p.m. Shenandoah Downs hosts horse racing at 7 15 p.m. Little League World Series action and Winchester Speedway hosts stock car racing at 8 p.m. Sunday shows Apple Valley League baseball Gore at Rappahannock Star Tannery at Gainesboro Stephens City at Mt. Williams. Monday offers Touchdown Club at Middletown Lions at 6 p.m.

Frederick County Monroe College Miracle Water Shenandoah Downs Winchester Speedway Apple Valley League Gore Rappahannock Star Tannery Gainesboro Stephens City Mt. Williams Little League Middletown Lions Frederick County Little League — Touchdown Club

Wynn's National Run Tomorrow at Hagerstown Raceway

The second Wynn's National 50 lap supermodified race is set for Sunday at Hagerstown Raceway. Entry is open to any eligible driver meeting safety rules, with a $25 fee for non members of the local association. Purse exceeds $6,500 with $800 to winner plus Wynn's money and trophy. second and third receive $750 and $475.

Hagerstown Hagerstown Raceway Hagerstown Racing Association Wynn Wynn’s Johnny Gram Roger Sowers Oval Sowers

Bear Bryant’s 179th Victory Highlighted

In 23 seasons as Alabama’s head coach Paul Bear Bryant directed teams to 179 victories, marking a long record of success for the famed coach.

Paul Bear Bryant Alabama

Swimming Meet Application for Municipal Pool Aug 7

Application form for area residents to enter a swimming meet at the Municipal Pool on Aug 7. Participants choose categories by age group and stroke distance, with options listed for 10 and under, 11 and 12, 13 and 14, 15 to 17. Applications due by 5 PM at the pool.

Howard Makes Homecoming Happy One with Big Night

Washington Senators beat Chicago White Sox 11 to 6 in Milwaukee as Frank Howard drove in three runs and hit his 31st homer of the year. Tim Cullen and Ron Hansen contributed key hits for Washington, while Chicago’s Ron Hansen added a single and a double.

Cleveland Baltimore New York California Boston Frank Howard Senators Camilo Pascual Washington Tim Cullen Chicago Ron Hansen Cullen Hansen White Sox Bill Freehan Tigers Minnesota Ron Clark Rich Reese Twins Boog Powell John Morris Yankees Morris Eddie Watt Powell Orioles Oakland Dave Duncan A's Tom Murphy Angels Red Sox Juan Pizarro Bubba Morton Jim Lon ‘Borg Lonborg

LL Uniform Schedule for Winchester Recreation Park

Uniforms for Little League football teams will be issued at the umpires shack on diamond one at Winchester Recreation Park. Rams and Colts receive uniforms on Aug 7 and Aug 8 from 4 to 6 pm while Redskins and Eagles are scheduled Aug 10 with 9 to 10 30 am and 10 30 am to noon respectively. Team members and managers must report promptly.

Winchester Recreation Park Rams Eagles

Holtzman Shuts Out Cardinals as Cubs Stay Close

Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman blanked St. Louis 3-0 on two singles, improving to 8-7 with his third straight shutout. The Cubs moved within one percentage point of third-place Cincinnati as other NL games saw Houston, Pittsburgh, and the Mets win.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press Chicago Cubs Ken Holtzman Cubs Holtzman St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Reds Reds Atlanta Houston Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Mets Doug Rader Jim Wynn John Bateman Gaylord Perry

Yesterday's Stars In Baseball Showcase

Batting star Bill Freehan drove in three runs and the Tigers beat the Twins 6-5 with the winning run. Ken Holtzman pitched a two-hitter for the Cubs in a 3-0 win over the Cardinals, his third straight shutout.

Associated Press Bill Freehan Tigers Twins Ken Holtzman Cubs Cardinals

Stirling Moss Sees Can Am Purses Shrinking View

Stirling Moss, famed racer and racing director for Johnson Wax, argues modern purses are large but late. He notes that in the 1950s European Grand Prix wins earned under $1,000, while the six race Can Am series offers a $526,000 total purse and potential $125,000 winner’s take in 1968.

New York Stirling Moss Moss Johnson Wax

Major League Standings and Friday Results

Major League standings and results from AP listing American League scores. Baltimore beat New York 4 1 Oakland defeated Cleveland 5 1 Detroit won 6 5 over Minnesota Washington routed Chicago 11 6 California 3 1 0 Boston 2 6 Oakland Cleveland series set for Friday night doubleheader. National League table shows St Louis atop with 71 wins, Chicago and Atlanta close behind. multiple matchups listed for weekend play.

Detroit Minnesota Oakland Baltimore New York Cleveland Washington Chicago California Boston W. L. Pet. G.B. St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati San Fran Ouokit Pittsburgh Philaphia Los Angeles Houston Los Ange St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Shenandoah Downs Results Summary

Daily dograce card shows multiple race payouts and top finishers at Shenandoah Downs. Notable winners include Miss Snoopy, Hawa Bee, Shining Brook, Party Pak, Little Pete, Odd Lot, Atom Spin, Smokin Star, Secret Eng'ment, and Shot For Glory with varied exacta and double payoffs. Attendance reported at 4,944.

Shining Brook Ole Jackson

Shenandoah Downs Fifth Race Entries Twelve Names Listed

The Shenandoah Downs program lists the fifth race for 4 Young and Up claiming horses at six furlongs with entries including Ocean Bull Call The Preacher Biographer Moonorama Call At Home Regal Roan Manford Source Of Life Fine An Dandy Peaceful Gael Knocke Around Let Freedom Ring Yellow Fever Blaze A Wish and others. Also shows a softball schedule with Shenandoah Valley Bank versus Fort Eustis WHPI at 10 15 a m.

Biographer Hunt F. Kratz Manford Eaton Cape Hedge Riston Loughry J. Kratz

Spitz Ends Schollander Reign In 200 Meter Freestyle

San ta Clara’s Mark Spitz defeated teammate Don Schollander to win the 200 meter freestyle at the AAU Nationals. Eadie Wetzel of Wilmette set a women’s world 200 freestyle record of 2 08.8, with Debbie Meyer and Sue Pedersen also posting fast times as youth rise. Other world marks and records fell as the meet progressed toward Olympic Trials.

Jim van Valkenburg Associated Press Lincoln Neb Santa Clara Mark Spitz Don Schollander Eadie Wetzel Wilmette Ill Miss Wetzel Debbie Meyer Sacramento Calif Miss Meyer Temmate Sue Pedersen Hall Spitz Schollander Ralph Hutton Hutton

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